FAULTY COMPARISONS

What is the correct?

• Going to beach is exciter than staying at home

• Clara's resume is clearer than Santiago's

• This bag is more heavy than the others

• Susana is the more hardworking than me

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the incorrect?

• The book is not as long

• The flower is as beautiful as you

• Lina is as smart as Alejandra

• The cheeta is as fast as a car

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is correct?

• George got more points in the exam

• My dog ran faster

• Ana helped Simon more than Elizabeth on the homework

• That movie was more bored than "The cap" movie

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the correct?

• Politicians' opinions are no more important than population

• Politicians' opinions are no more important than those population

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the incorrect?

• Jhon prefers smaller portions at lunchtime

• Jhon prefers small portions than bigger portions at lunchtime

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the correct?

• Winter is the coldest

• Winter is the coldest season of the year

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

The sentence below is comparative—and it is faulty. Identify the specific error.

Cyclists can be as dangerous or more dangerous than motorists

• Grammatical structure is incorrect

• Comparison is incomplete

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

The sentence below is comparative—and it is faulty. Identify the specific error.

This flip coffee pot from Naples makes a better coffee than any Italian coffee maker.

• Comparison is incomplete

• Comparison is illogical

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G